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Entertainment
Leonardo DiCaprio shares the Studio Ghibli films he introduced to Martin Scorsese
Leonardo DiCaprio recently revealed he brought Martin Scorsese into the world of Studio Ghibli. How it happened: DiCaprio, 49 and Scorsese, ...
Bryan Ke
‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ director reveals iconic Japanese films that inspired his sequel
Certain scenes from “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” took visual inspiration from Akira Kurosawa’s samurai films and Katsuhiro Oto...
Daniel Anderson
Jordan Peele says he’s ‘glad’ he chose not to direct ‘Akira’ live-action remake
Jordan Peele recently revealed that he is glad he decided not to direct the upcoming live-action remake of “Akira.” Looking back on his deci...
Complaint ‘hidden’ in ‘Akira’ by fed-up animator has been discovered 33 years after the anime’s release
An animator’s “hidden” complaint in the 1988 classic anime film “Akira” has been discovered by an eagle-eyed viewer 33 years later. The com...
Michelle De Pacina
‘Akira’ Live-Action Postponed Indefinitely So Taika Waititi Can Make ‘Thor 4’
Months after its production was announced, the live-action “Akira” adaptation has reportedly been put on hold indefinitely. Citing sources p...
Ryan General
News
Live-Action Remake of ‘Akira’ Starts Filming in July
Warner Bros.’ live-action remake of the beloved anime/manga Akira has been confirmed to start production in July. The highly-anticipated fi...
‘Akira’ Live-Action Remake Will Be Produced By Leonardo DiCaprio
The highly anticipated live-action remake of the beloved anime/manga “Akira” has been confirmed to be in full swing with the announcement of...
‘Thor’ Director Taika Waititi Says He Would Never Whitewash ‘Akira’ Live-Action Remake
Whenever a beloved anime property is revealed to be getting a Hollywood remake, fans are immediately reminded of the travesties that have co...
Opinion
Jordan Peele Might Direct The Live-Adaptation of Akira. Here’s Why I’m HYPED
Editor’s Note: Ranier Maningding is a copywriter and mastermind behind the social justice page “The Love Life of an Asian Guy“. The opinions...
Ranier Maningding
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